The discovery was made last night.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after the horror discovery of human body parts in a bag outside houses at the junction of Moatview Gardens and Moatview Drive in Dublin, at around 10pm last night.

The bag and remains currently remain at the scene pending the arrival of the Garda Technical Bureau.

The Office of the State Pathologist and the Coroner have been notified.

Gardaí are seeking any persons who have concerns for a loved one who they have not heard from in the last number of days to contact them at Coolock Garda Station. Gardaí continue to identify the human body parts with the assistance of Forensic Science Ireland.

Gardaí wish to speak with any person who may have been in the Moatview Gardens/Drive area of Coolock or in any adjoining roads between 9.30p.m. and 10p.m. last night Monday 13th January, 2020.

In particular Gardaí are seeking assistance from all road users who may have dashcam footage in their vehicles which may assist investigating Gardaí and any assistance any person may have can contact Gardaí in Coolock Garda station on 01 – 6664200, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.